San Francisco County
Coverage of San Francisco County in the Nexus archive.
- The U.S. cut cancer deaths by 34% since 1991—but not in 458 rural counties
The U.S. saw a 34% decline in cancer deaths between 1991 and 2022, but 458 rural counties experienced much smaller reductions. Urban areas like New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area saw declines exceeding 40%, while rural counties in the Midwest had declines as low as 20%.
- Why L.A. is struggling while San Francisco is beginning to boom again
Los Angeles County's population and GDP dropped in 2025, while San Francisco County's rose due to an AI boom, indicating a possible divergence between the two cities. The AI boom is driving growth in San Francisco. California's biggest cities are experiencing different economic trends.
- California couple charged with murder in death of toddler skip court
A Bay Area couple charged with murdering a 2-year-old girl who overdosed on fentanyl failed to appear in court last week. The incident occurred on Feb. 12, according to the San Francisco County District Attorney’s Office.